Building the
Equestrian Dream
A-General Engineering Contractor License #815543
Serving Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Mateo,
and San Benito Counties
A-General Engineering Contractor License #815543
Serving Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Mateo,
and San Benito Counties
Grading and site work...
specializing in equestrian and rural properties
Arenas, round pens,
and trails
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Book Review
"Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage; Designing and Managing Your Equine Facilites" by Cherry Hill
Hill's book offers plenty of practical advice, and is filled with color photographs and useful plans. In an easy to browse format, she covers topics from general site layout to manure management.
The chapter on fencing, for example, offers clear photographs of different fence options, installation diagrams, and a table that lists post materials and expected longevity.
Often neglected in similar books, there is a chapter on farm equipment, including information on tractors, implements, and safety.
Whether you're an experienced horse person or new to rural living, this book has something to offer to you.
Driveways, private rural roads, and other site work
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Seasonal Tips
Heat getting you down?
With several days reaching temperatures well over 100o F, I've been exploring ideas for keeping things around barns and arenas a bit cooler.
If you're a do-it-yourselfer on a budget, check out this description of a mister used at a dairy.
I haven't tried it yet, but plan on rounding up the supplies to find out how well it works.
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Who would have thought storm water control could be so beautiful?
If you don't like the look of a standard grate near your home, garden, or barn, check out these decorative cast iron grates made from recycled engine blocks. Custom grates are also available.
You can order them through Shelton Pipe in Morgan Hill. Tip: Make sure that the grate you choose is "traffic-rated" if you might drive over it or think a horse could have access to the area.
